Intolerable arrogance over South African rugby ban debate
The Canberra Tones argues the South African rugby tour ban imposed by unions is illegitimate and undemocratic. It criticizes ACTU President Hawke and union officials for using industrial power to influence sport, warning of boycotts and intra union strife if the tour proceeds. The piece condemns political interference in sports and cautions the ALP against aligning with industrial demands.
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ACTU
Hawke
Savement
Australia
South Africa
Trig
Hawk
Vnioas
Australian Labor Party
Tmion
Ie Actu
ALP
Perth
Norman O'Neill
Ends and Means in Vietnam a government action examined
The article argues the Australian government used US pressure and misleading public messaging to justify Vietnam intervention. It stresses legality, honesty to the electorate, and the need for transparent motives rather than mere papers or unofficial pressure from the United States. It cautions against compromising democratic principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNamara
McMahan
South Vietnam
Australia
Robert Menzies
Sir Robert
Nction
Vietnam
United States
McGeorge Bundy
South Vietnm
McNamera
Arbitration and politics shape Australia’s economic strain
A discussion argues that in Western democracies electoral peril follows governments pursuing full employment or suppressing unemployment. It critiques wage and price policies, calls for a referendum on integrated economic policy, and questions the scope of Commonwealth arbitration powers amid industrial disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States of America
United Kingdom
Nixon
Australia
Curtin
Chifley
Arbitration's Place in Australia’s Industrial System Discussed
The piece argues that Commonwealth arbitration lacks power when jurisdiction is challenged and critiques reliance on penal provisions. It cites past judgments, inflation concerns, and calls for constitutional reform to strengthen conciliation while avoiding coercive arbitration, urging voluntary codes and responsible employer action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonian Collieries
Yen
Ab Sives
Conciliation and Arbitration Commission
Commonwealth Industrial Court
Generliation and Arbitration Commission
Cawle
Pally Wersase
Commonwealth
Thin Geende
Australia
Deeys
Dr Spock on Vietnam and postwar policy
A fragmented editorial voice cites Dr Spock on Vietnam and Eisenhower era policy, debating Indo-Chinese ties and global power. It mentions anti colonial context, US aid and strategic aims, referencing 1953 governors conference and Indo China as a geopolitics term.
Eisenhower Speech on United States Aid and Global Security
The editor references a 1953 speech by Dwight D. Eisenhower urging U S aid to prevent a broader Soviet Communist expansion. It discusses India's geopolitical vulnerability, supply chain fears, and the need to block adversaries now with the cheapest effective strategy. The text cites the Public Papers and a government printing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Burm
Tramen
Jeft
Trevd
Mossadegh
Tudel
Tran
United States
Imionevis
Washington
Vane
Inflammable nightwear safety plea to Canberra parents
A Canberra reader urges safer children’s nightwear amid heating risks. The letter cites close heating screens and floor heaters, asks for department action to improve ground safety, mentions matches, tubular steel pipes, and past injuries._SIGNED W G Bromhead Yorralumta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkle
Canberra Times
Wilma
VICE REGAL VISIT AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE CAPER
Viceroyalty style scene at Government House Cuber with arrivals and dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs He Simpson and Dr and Mrs Nye Baskin. Notable attendees include Commander H W Delger and Miss Virginis Miley as guests at the residence yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulle Bryan
Government House
Cuber
Geivernane
Geneva
Listy
Field dangers draw ire over ground safety at Showground
On Saturday at the Showground a local observer criticized the Department of the Interior for neglecting safety as Wests Rugby Union Club, which rented the ground from the department, prepared for a four series event and faced potential risk to spectators and participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
Citzens
Wests Rugby Union Club
Departmentt
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TPE
Bluey
William Schwenk
Gilbert
High Court
T. C. Winter
T. C. Wipster
Thie Pige Yeaterday
Aivakthia
E P. Thompson
Forte
Wade Wniow
Justice Foster
Commonwealth Court of Legsilcation and
Commonwealt Court of Conciliation and Arbitration
TPHE
Cecganisation
Tvasana
Casey
Rome
Mr Winter
Dr Spock
Spock
Eberhower
Laos
Cambodia
Asia
Oir Spock
Eisenhower
Eminem Raja
Lenters
Fatrbairn
Geoffrey Fatrbairn
Roysie
Sara
Downer
Sean Pan
Sayl
W. G. Bromhead
Yorralumta
Tering
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